The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that the trial court has the authority to revoke the bail of former first lady Bushra Bibi in the ongoing Toshakhana case if she fails to appear before the court. This statement came as the IHC concluded a petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which sought to annul Bushra Bibi’s bail in the jewellery set case.
The FIA’s petition argued that Bushra had been granted bail in a previous case, but had failed to attend the required hearings in the trial court, which could lead to the cancellation of her bail. The IHC emphasized that a trial court holds the power to revoke the bail of any individual who fails to comply with the attendance requirements, even after being granted bail by the higher court.
The Toshakhana case, in which Bushra Bibi is involved, concerns allegations regarding the purchase and sale of gifts from the Toshakhana, a government department that handles gifts received by government officials. This ruling has added further legal pressure on the former first lady as her legal team must ensure that she complies with court procedures to avoid any further complications in her legal battles.
The case continues to draw attention due to the prominent political figures involved and its potential ramifications for the political landscape in Pakistan.
